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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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